Iran Market Disconnect, Vance v. Pope, and OpenAI Shades Microsoft and Anthropic artwork
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Iran Market Disconnect, Vance v. Pope, and OpenAI Shades Microsoft and Anthropic

Apr 17, 2026 · 59 min

Kara and Scott unpack the latest on Iran, why markets keep rising despite escalating tensions, and what VP Vance is risking by challenging the Pope. Then, Trump renews his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Amazon makes a  big satellite move, and OpenAI takes shots at Microsoft and Anthropic. Plus, a potential United–American merger, and millions of kids sign up for Trump-backed investment accoun…